Chemist Warehouse claims to "the cheapest pharmacy". This is FALSE advertising! They might be cheap for vitamins but not for private scripts! They tell you that they are giving you a cheap generic, but if you shop around you can often get a better price elsewhere. I found out yesterday that I could get an equivalent script at Priceline for less than half of Chemist Warehouse charged me last year! As a pensioner, I found it outrageous having to pay over $50 for 6 tablets there in May!
People go to Chemist Warehouse automatically because they believe the advertising - that's why you have to wait a long time for scripts. I got sick of waiting a few months ago and went into Priceline to check the price of a private script to discover that is was the same, so I started going there instead and find the service is faster and the pharmacist and staff are more helpful and friendly. I also was pleased to see that the Pharmacist informed me of a much cheaper option through the PBS to get the equivalent of a very pricey private script. Priceline Balaclava also give Seniors Discount on normal priced items.
It's about time Chemist Warehouse showed more interest in helping customers to find the cheapest price instead of lining their own pockets! The service there also leaves a lot to be desired as it's often hard to find a staff member to assist you and they don't always know their stuff. read more